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A 7-session introductory computing course that supports students in creating a community focused, climate action app prototype.
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A 7-session introductory computing course that supports students in creating a community focused, climate action app prototype.
Students will work in pairs or teams to design and create an app prototype focused on 1 or more of the 5 climate action UN Sustainable Development Goals for a community they are familiar with and care about.
During each session, the class teacher’s role is to facilitate learning, using the high-quality and fully pre-planned resource materials available. Students progress through a detailed eWorkbook which contains information, knowledge and collaborative, engaging activities.
Session overview:
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Planning - Setting goals and designing routes to achieve them
Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas
Leadership - Supporting, encouraging and motivating others to achieve a shared goal
Listening - Receiving, retaining and processing information
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
Speaking - Transmitting information or ideas
Adapting - Overcoming challenges and setbacks to achieve goals
Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal
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